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On March 2nd, Sen. Lockman and Rep. Shupe, alongside the Delaware Arts Alliance, convened the first Arts & Culture Caucus of 2026.

View a recording of the meeting at the link above. Access the meeting slides below:

  1. SCR 109 Report Overview
  2. Delaware Division of the Arts

 

Here are some additional opportunities for engagement and advocacy:

  • Please register for the next Arts & Culture Caucus Meetings, which will be hosted in-person during session:  https://bit.ly/ACC26rsvp 
    • March 19 Panel: 11:30AM-12:30PM in the Senate Hearing Room
      1. Topic: “Career Pathways in the Creative Economy” – Representatives from the Delaware Department of Education and the Delaware Department of Labor will also present an overview of the Senate Concurrent Resolution 109 Report, followed by perspectives of current students, educators, and industry leaders.
      2. The caucus meeting is part of a full arts advocacy day called “March for the Arts in Education” (​agenda here​) – please join us!
    • May 14: 11:30-12:30PM in the Senate Hearing Room

 

  • RSVP for the Lt. Governor’s Creative Economy Convening, taking place April 16, June 11, and October 8. https://bit.ly/LGCEC2026

 

  • Reach out to your individual legislators: Use this template email to introduce yourself, ask to schedule an individual meeting (during March for the Arts or otherwise), and/or encourage them to attend the next caucus meetings.

 

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